Car News
Subaru teams up with National Stables for incredible towing first
It’s not every day that a car company is asked to move an entire building using only an SUV, but that was the challenge presented to permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive car maker Subaru by the UK’s leading stable manufacturer.
Ford announces prices of all-new high-tech Focus
Ford's all-new Focus range, priced from £15,995, will introduce an impressive equipment list of high technology smart features to the medium car market when it goes on sale in March 2011.
BCA sell limited edition Pink Passion smart for charity
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions helped raise hundreds of pounds for charities involved in the fight against cancer through the sale of a limited edition Pink Passion smart fortwo car. The event was organised by BCA and car dealer Fred Andy.
Volkswagen Golf R 330 bhp stage 2 upgrade
APS of Brackley is pleased to unveil a range of performance, dynamic and styling components for owners of the 275 bhp Volkswagen Golf R seeking bespoke, high quality enhancements. APS can now offer two stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R.
Blind spot warning system for Infiniti EX
Already one of the most safety conscious 4x4s available, Infiniti’s sporting coupé crossover, the EX, takes a further step ahead of rivals with a new Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system for 2011.
Gentex SmartBeam headlamp assist offered on BMW X3
Gentex Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based active-safety systems for the automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with advanced electronic features, including the company's proprietary SmartBeam High-Beam Headlamp Assist system, for the 2011 BMW X3 sports activity vehicle (SAV).
Unique Audi lights are ‘one’ in a million this Christmas
Striking illuminations may be the norm at this time of year, but as the spectacular light clusters marking out the latest Audi sports car ably demonstrate, distinctiveness is for life and not just for Christmas where Vorsprung durch Technik is concerned.
BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible
Not to be upstaged by the launch of the stunning new BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible ranges have received a number significant modifications and upgrades that make them even more desirable and efficient.
Skoda UK confirms Mikkelsen for Rallye Monte Carlo
Skoda UK Motorsport will begin its 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) campaign on the Rallye Monte Carlo (19-22 January), when it enters a Fabia S2000 for Andreas Mikkelsen and co-driver Ola Fløene.
911 GT3 R Hybrid makes UK debut at Autosport International
Porsche will showcase its ground-breaking 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car, preview its British motorsport programme for 2011 with the new 911 GT3 Cup car and demonstrate the breadth of its Human Performance sports science consultancy with body hydration tests at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 13 - 16).
Christmas car wars
Millions of Brits will spend the festive period locked in arguments as the stress of visiting family and friends takes its toll.
New Toyota glass technology cuts UV by 99%
Toyota has announced details of innovative glass technology that reduces ultraviolet (UV) penetration into the front of the car by approximately 99 per cent.
Volvo DRIVe models help company car drivers avoid tax rises
Company car drivers choosing a new vehicle in the coming months need to consider planned tax rule changes if they are to avoid being left out of pocket, says James Shires, National Corporate Sales Operations Manager at Volvo Car UK.
Maserati History and Passion
Maserati Classiche makes its début: a new, important resource for all enthusiasts and collectors, edited by Maserati itself and made up of individual issues dealing with a single subject, with detailed, certified technical information on individual cars representing the history of the brand.
Citroen DS3 Racing uses electric power steering from Nexteer
Nexteer Automotive is supplying its new single-pinion Electric Power Steering (EPS) to Citroen for the DS3 Racing, a 202PS (149kW) limited edition of its premium compact car, the DS3. The system is a version of the technology fitted in the standard DS3, tuned to meet the demands of performance enthusiasts.